Tire Change in a New Era: Why Tire Shops Should No Longer Operate Only 9-5
The tire change season arrives every year as surely as the first snow or spring’s above-zero temperatures. And every season, the same problem recurs – tire shop schedules are full, queues are long, and customer time is limited.
Today’s car owner no longer wants to arrange their workday, family life, or weekend according to service opening hours. The expectation is simple: the service must be available when the customer has time.
This is precisely where the smart key locker comes into play, changing the entire logic of tire changes.
Why Classic Operating Models No Longer Work?
Most tire shops still close their doors between 5 PM and 6 PM. However:
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a large portion of customers finish work at the same time
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seasonal peaks create unnecessary pressure on both customers and employees
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phones ring, queues grow, and errors occur more easily
The result is a stressed customer and an overwhelmed tire shop.
The Key Locker as a Time-Saving Solution
Autlio’s smart key locker allows tire shops to offer service even outside regular working hours – without anyone needing to be physically present.
The customer can:
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bring the car to the service center in the evening, early morning, or on weekends
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leave the keys securely in the locker
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enter all necessary information digitally
The tire shop can start work as soon as the team arrives – without phone calls or additional explanations.
Customer’s Perspective: Convenience and Control
For the car owner, the key locker primarily means freedom and flexibility.
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no leaving work early
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no waiting at the counter
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no stress about making it before closing
The car can be dropped off and picked up exactly when it suits the customer. This is an experience people remember – and why they come back.
Tire Shop’s Perspective: Clearer Process and Reduced Workload
For the tire shop, a smart key locker also brings very practical advantages:
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the morning starts with a clear overview of arrived cars
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all work information is available in the system, not on paper slips
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fewer interruptions during the workday
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improved scheduling and increased throughput during the season
Additionally, the key locker helps distribute the workload – cars don’t all arrive at once at 8 AM or 5 PM.
Fits Every Scenario
Autlio’s key locker is not a rigid solution, but a flexible tool that fits various scenarios:
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pre-booked customers
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walk-ins
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vehicles brought by tow truck
This makes the key locker a valuable investment for every modern tire shop.
A Tire Shop That Values Customer Time
The future of service is not longer queues or earlier wake-ups – it’s smarter operational management.
A tire shop that uses a key locker shows that it values customer time as much as its own employees’.
Want the Same Solution for Your Automotive Service?
If you want your tire change shop to be able to offer 24/7 key drop-off and pick-up, reduce queues, and streamline work processes, then Autlio’s smart key locker is ready for it.
👉 Contact us and let’s discuss how a kiosk machine can be tailored to your automotive service needs.
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